I have seen Parkside Eats everywhere lately! Since the food, staff, and ambiance all looked…read moreincredible on their socials, I was thrilled to finally check them out. A few logistical tips: while there is street parking, a public lot is conveniently located right across the street. The dining room is quite intimate with only about ten tables, and since they don't seem to take reservations, I recommend arriving early or being prepared for a wait. If you don't want to wait, they do offer takeout! Another suggestion is to browse their menu online before you arrive, the selection is extensive! We showed up without a game plan and needed several minutes just to decide because there were so many tempting choices! Luckily, our waiter was incredibly patient and helpful, answering every question we had. Once we decided, the real fun began. Every single item, and I'm not exaggerating, was phenomenal! We started with the fresh squeezed orange juice, which was sweet and perfectly portioned, along with a vanilla latte and a cappuccino. Both were classic, rich, and creamy. For the main course, we chose the "Chill + Qill It" Chilaquiles, which featured traditional corn tortillas topped with cotija cheese, avocado, pink sour cream, eggs, and your choice of protein. We also tried the Parkside Classic Sliders; the chicken was exceptionally crispy yet tender and juicy, served with eggs on a brioche bun. We opted to upgrade to the truffle fries, which were delicious! Although our sliders accidentally came with pickles, the staff was so kind and immediately offered to remake the dish or swap out the bun. Finally, we had the Grilled Chicken Egg Ranchero. It was like a breakfast version of nachos, loaded with beans, peppers, onions, an egg, those same crispy tortillas, and more of that signature pink cream! We couldn't leave without satisfying our sweet tooth, so we finished with the Cinnamon Roll French Toast. It tasted exactly like a fresh cinnamon roll, the glaze was incredible, and the bread was perfectly crisp on the outside while remaining fluffy inside. I honestly cannot wait to go back and work my way through the rest of the kitchen's creations. This restaurant is a absolute must-visit for their unique combinations and superb flavors!

Don't come if you are in a rush or starving... going to be a while. 9 tables in the whole place…read more Our food got to us before 2 cans of soda did. Took 30 mins to get our appetizer, another 20 minutes to order our meals and then another 30 mins to get our food (no I'm not exaggerating it was a near 2 hour experience). Food was good, but when it got to us it wasn't hot and could tell it sitting under a heat lamp for a while. 2 tables got there after us and left before us. Understaffed and/or untrained. I'm really not one to leave a bad review anywhere, but this was just crazy. I really hope we were there on an off day because the place is cool and food was decent, but we just had an awful experience.

An incredible dining experience you won't forget. The service is exceptional, and the food is…read moreabsolutely spectacular. Our lovely server Allison is amazing

Enjoyed a late breakfast at Hatch 44 Cafe in Metuchen!…read more Server Mericis was absolutely wonderful! Good energy and vibes! Appreciate her telling me about the Hatch 44 Cafe rewards program! Sign me up!! Thank you Mericis! Dulce de Leche Cafe Espresso, house dulce de leche, miso, steamed milk served pipping hot just as I asked! Sourdough Morning Cake House baked focaccia sourdough pancake, poached blueberries, sweet, whipped ricotta mousse, lemon yuzu orange- was so delicious! Love the decor! See you soon! Street parking! Feed the meter!!

Very small vegan joint with great food…read more I had the Cucu sandwich with coleslaw, apples, vegan chicken, caramelized onions, and pickles. Very tasty. My daughter had a mango hibiscus lemonade that she enjoyed. She ate the Just Egg BC Bagel and liked it.

Hands down, one of the best dish for dish dinners in Metuchen…read more Their sweet plantains came with this cheese that matched the flavor perfectly. Their eggplant BBQ skewers also packed flavor and was not expected. The highlight for us was the oyster mushrooms, and surprisingly the layered potatoes.  Share some mocktails on a warm summer evening to fit the vibe just right

Hip date night spot! I've tried to visit this establishment in the past (about six months ago) and…read morethere was a very long wait, even with a reservation. Due to the long wait (1 hr+) in the fall, we ended up leaving and not trying out this restaurant. This time, I was pleasantly surprised that we were seated within a few minutes in the outside dining area, even without a reservation this go around. The drinks are the focal point! There are so many options, all of which are unique and delicious, and they come out looking so fun. I had the Tamarindo and my husband opted for El Jefe. The Tamarindo had a delicious, sour tajin rim. I was sold from that point on! Before any food came out, we were provided with complementary chips, pico de gallo, and hot sauce. A nice way to ease into the food. Our appetizer was a citrusy shrimp dish, with the seafood plated on avocado mouse. I've never tried avocado in this format and it was so delightful- soft and creamy! The sauce was perfectly citrusy and the presentation made it look like art. My main dish was the spicy shrimp tacos. They were sufficiently packed, not overfilled, which I appreciated. I was full after one taco and had two more to take home. Overall, this is a good energy, lively spot with loud Latin music and good eats. Slightly on the pricier side, but well worth the energetic atmosphere. Staff were so friendly and helpful- couldn't ask for more in this department. Great way to spend a summer evening!

Came here at random after trying to find a place to go for lunch together. Not bad. A large venue…read morewith metered street parking & a parking garage around the corner. They validate parking at the restaurant when you leave if you ask. Bright "Mexican" themed interior. Modern & clean approach, friendly staff. They give complimentary Popcorn. Kettle style so slightly sweet & seasoned with salt & tajin. We ordered the Mi Amor Margarita & Mockarita (Margarita Mocktail)[not pictured]. They have a small mocktail menu, FYI. For food we had Truffle Street Corn, Salsa Flight, & Chef Taco Board. The Chef Taco Board feeds 3 people, we used it for 4. It comes with 9 Tacos & 1 side. You can choose from the list of Tacos that they have, so you get 3 of each taco you choose. We chose the Jalisco Birria Melt Tacos, Slow Braised Carnita Tacos, & Pineapple Fire Shrimp Tacos, our chosen side was the Yuca fries. A nice an experience & a place I'd recommend if someone were in the area looking for Mexican. Note: They add a 2.90% convenience fee to your check for card usage. Not a fan of that, but whatever. Grades: Popcorn: B Truffle Street Corn: A+ Salsa Flight: A Jalisco Birria Melt Tacos: C Slow Braised Carnita Tacos: B Pineapple Fire Shrimp Tacos: A+ Yuca Fries: A

Tommy's Tavern is definitely one of the popular places; it's always crowded if you go in during…read moreLunch or Dinner times, finding parking can be a problem too, so plan ahead. We had Brunch at "The One", the Rooftop at Tommy's and the overall setting was so beautiful. Since it was the height of summer, it was less crowded, so we were able to get seated at the sofa lounge which was more comfortable. Menu (food) is little different at the rooftop when compared to their regular Menu, but it still had a good selection. We ordered different Appetizers and Cocktails, everything tasted great. Staff are very accommodating, and the service was quick. Definitely recommend

I did not think I would ever come back here. Not because of the experience or anything, just that…read moreit is in New Jersey which is many miles away from me across multiple states. So how did I wind up back here? Bit of a story but if you read my first review you'll see how I met a friend that I met online 13 years ago for the first time and this was the place we went for dinner after an event. Well, now a year later, her and I were traveling together north to Parsippany and this was the closest restaurant that looked appealing. It was not until we enter the parking lot I said out loud, this is where we had our first dinner. Anyways, enough of that love story. I really want to give this two stars for service but the food really pushed it over the top. So all in all I will keep it as a four star review. I want to address the food first, I had the short rib tacos, and my partner had eggplant caprice flatbread. I had a bite of hers which I absolutely enjoyed, eggplant had a nice crisp to it which really made it enjoyable. The short rib tacos... holy crap! Mind blown. I did not expect such great flavor in such a small bite. Everything about the tacos packed a punch. I would much rather have had six tacos and no chips and salsa. As for the service, this is where I got frustrated and my cash tip hopefully reconcile with my server. We dined on the rooftop which was completely empty minus a couple at the bar. We seated and ordered our beverages. I did not get my lime with my lemon water. After we ordered our meals, and received them, a server never came back to check in with us. I wasn't a big fan of her attitud either. It started to get busy I noticed that the host kept seating everyone around us when there was an entire floor to sit people at. Not sure if they're trying to keep people in one specific area but for how slow it was they certainly could've given everyone more privacy. I'm pretty sure the couple that was seated next to us got up and left for that reason. Cannot say I will not be back but who knows when I'll be traveling through again.

Pretty standard Korean fried chicken. I got the waffle fries and the Parmesan wings. The wings were…read moredecently sized and not dry. The waffle fries felt like something I could get from the Costco frozen section, but they were well seasoned. You order at the kiosk and bring the food to your table in more of a fast dining kind of fashion. I see a lot of people coming here to order takeout, which I would also recommend.

Easy and quick dinner on a day off, stopped in after getting our glasses done down the street at…read morecooper crwn. Not very busy but seems more of a to go place. Tried the bulgigo burrito and tots and was really surprised how tasty the burrito was. Comes together nicely in a burrito and dint have to break the bank for this meal.

Always the best breakfast spot around. The specials are always good…read more The special was lemon pancakes. And they were absolutely amazing. No syrup necessary. The staff is attentive, patient and friendly always.

It's usually hard to get a table at Le Peep, but it's for good reason! Le Peep constantly delivers…read moredelicious breakfast, lunch, and brunch bites that can satisfy anyone. There's something for everyone on the menu, and if there isn't anything that grabs your fancy, you can customize and "Make Your Own" as well. The staff are all extremely friendly, accommodating, and kind and the restaurant decor is very homey and lovely. Always a great treat to dine in at Le Peep!

Had a lovely lunch with my son!!…read more Enjoyed the lunch special 1/2 flat bread chicken and pesto with Ceasar salad! Love the cheesecake shooters! The perfect size sweet treat to end the meal!

We strolled in on Tuesday night around 8pm. We were seated immediately. The dining room is…read moredefinitely darker than most so I could use a little more light. Our server came over rather quickly and offered beverages. My husband loved his old fashioned. We ordered 2 gf crust flatbreads and the caramelized Brussel sprouts. The Brussel sprouts were so delicious. The pepperoni flatbread was superior to the chicken pesto one. Both were good but I prefer the pepperoni. For dessert, the only options are mini jars with cake. Lemon blueberry was seasonal while others are standard. It tasted fine but nothing special. I love how the menu changes with the season and features fresh options. For example, summer featured corn and I bet fall will feature squash. You'd never know this is a chain. Definitely give seasons 52 a chance.